Submission No.: B 2025-032
Applicant: 2832516 Ontario Inc. c/o Tara Brouwer-Sutton
Property Location: 776 Rockway Drive
Legal Description: Lot 22, Plan 649
Appearances:
In Support:
R. Mounsey
R. Masri
Contra:
T. Livingstone
D. & I. Kerr
G. Georgiou
L. Mark
R. Kennedy
A. Prokopowycz
J. Prokopowycz
E. Couch
J. Cahill
H. Gloade
Written Submissions:
T. Livingstone
G. Georgiou
L. Mark
J. Cahill
K. Greenwood
L. Shantz
D. & I. Kerr
M. & S. Grogan
R. Couch
L. Winsor
R. Neill
J. Prokopowycz
A. Prokopowycz
P. & S. Hartigan
R. Mounsey
R. Kennedy
The Committee was advised the applicant requested consent to sever a parcel of land having a width of 7.6m on Rockway Drive, a depth of 36.6m, and an area of 278.3sq.m. The retained land will also have a width of 7.6m on Rockway Drive, a depth of 36.6m, and an area of 277.9sq.m. The Consent Application will allow each half of a proposed Semi-Detached Dwelling having 3 Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) (Attached) to be dealt with independently. The existing dwelling is proposed to be demolished.
The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2025-485, dated November 28, 2025, recommending approval subject to conditions as outlined in the report.
The Committee considered the report of the Region of Waterloo Transportation Planner, dated February 17, 2026, advising they do not support approval of application due to water servicing capacity concerns.
The Committee considered the report of the Grand River Conservation Authority Resource Planning Technician dated November 21, 2025, advising they have no concerns with the subject application.
T. Malone-Wright noted the subject application was considered by the Committee at the December 2025 meeting and was deferred until the meeting this date to allow the Region of Waterloo an opportunity to investigate a water servicing capacity concern in the subject area. T. Malone-Wright advised, the Region of Waterloo provided additional comments this date noting that, as water servicing capacity in the subject area is still under investigation, the Region does not support approval of the application. As such, T. Malone-Wright recommended the Committee defer consideration of the application until further information related to water servicing capacity in the subject area is provided by the Region.
R. Mounsey was in attendance in opposition to the staff recommendation for a deferral noting preference for the Committee to make a final decision on the application this date. R. Mounsey highlighted a letter provided by a Van Harten engineer indicating that the proposed development will result in a 0.003% impact on water supply as it is a minor infill development. R. Mounsey further noted that on February 6, 2026 the Region of Waterloo approved a budget for an infrastructure improvement anticipated to enhance water servicing by the Spring of 2026. R. Mounsey requested the Committee approve the application this date given the minor impact that the proposed development will have on water servicing and due to the lack of clear timelines from the Region on when they can provide substantive information on water servicing capacity.
T. Livingstone provided comments in opposition to the application expressing concerns with the loss of green space, increased risks of flooding to nearby properties and obstructions on the street on garbage collection days as there are no sidewalks in the subject area. D. Kerr, G. Georgiou, L. Mark and J. Cahill also provided comments in opposition to the application noting concerns that the proposed development will alter the character of the neighbourhood, increase traffic congestion, restrict parking availability in the neighborhood and place a strain on water infrastructure. In response, R. Mounsey noted that, there will be designated garbage bins stored at the rear of the property and will be subject to residential garbage pickup schedules. Further, R. Mounsey clarified, the development is not an 8-plex but a semi-detached dwelling with accessory residential units which was approved through a Zoning Occupancy review. Further, R. Mounsey noted, tandem parking at the subject property is permitted in the Zoning By-law and the proposed development is a permitted use as of right. R. Mounsey stated, the proposed development will provide additional housing and is aligned with the City's housing pledge. Lastly, R. Mounsey noted, the property will be well maintained as a different company will be hired to maintain the property.
In response to questions from the Committee, T. Malone-Wright explained that Site Plans are no longer required for buildings with 10 units or less, as such, drainage and grading for the proposed development will be assessed through the Building Permit process. T. Malone-Wright explained that, if the subject application is approved this date, the applicant would not be permitted to install new service connections as Off Site Works permits related to water servicing are currently not being processed due to the water capacity issue. T. Malone‑Wright advised that, given the uncertainty regarding the timeline for resolving the water servicing issue, it would be more appropriate for the Committee to defer their decision on this application until the matter has been addressed to ensure the applicant has sufficient time to meet all the proposed conditions of approval within the legislated two‑year timeframe. T. Malone-Wright advised the Committee that should they choose to defer consideration of the application, a deferral of six months to a year, or sooner, would be an appropriate timeframe.
M. Gambetti brought forward a motion to defer consideration of the application to August 2026, or sooner, to allow an opportunity for the Region of Waterloo to address water servicing capacity concerns in the subject area. The motion was seconded by B. McColl, was then voted and was Carried.
Moved by M. Gambetti
Seconded by B. McColl